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The Ukrainian Canadian Civil Liberties Association has launched another postcard campaign, calling for the deportation of former KGB member Mikhail Lennikov. "It's a wake-up notice," said Lubomyr Luciuk, the association's director of research.

Derek Milloy receives national award

A multi-family development in Metrotown could bring in a $7.5 million cash-in-lieu contribution for the city, according to a report from the city's director of planning and building, Basil Luksun.

Two visually impaired Burnaby students are attending Space Camp at the U.S. Space and Rocket Centre in Huntsville, Alabama in September with a little help from the city. The pair was awarded a $400 community grant to help with the travel costs.

Telus Health Solutions acquired a Surrey-based medical records company in February. By acquiring Wolf Medical Systems, the company created a new business line called Telus Physician Solutions.

Metro Vancouver residents are divided on the issue of tanker traffic in the Burrard Inlet, according to a new poll commissioned by Burnaby MP Kennedy Stewart.

The provincial government plans to ensure transit fines are enforced, transportation minister Blair Lekstrom told reporters last week after TransLink announced millions of dollars is lost annually to unpaid fines.

B.C. municipalities are seeking answers from the federal government on what pay raises for the RCMP announced last week will cost local governments.

For the first time in 20 years, the Lower Mainland is hosting the Canadian National Ringette Championships. All games take place in Burnaby and New Westminster from April 9 to 14. The three venues are Bill Copeland Arena at 3676 Kensington Ave.